Escape without the château

With a plan to create sociable holidays in France grounded in gastronomy, Sam and Heather Lusardi were determined to do everything to make the project work, they tell Alison Hughes

A huge old property bought by Joanne and Bruno Leroux in the Beaujolais made the perfect English language school

We’ve been travelling in campervans for more than 30 years, so if you’ve ever flirted with the idea of taking off and hitting the road let us assure you: there’s no better way to travel. This time, we

If you have artistic talent, you may be able to use it to support your new life in France – Leah Rottier meets two people who have done just that, and finds out how they made it work

Travel entrepreneur Doni Belau found her tranquil haven in Bordeaux wine country – where river views, local flavours and village charm create the perfect retreat

CATHY grunted as she struggled to open a jar of marmalade. Standing tall and athletic, amidst boxes piled high on the scarred wooden table in her new farmhouse kitchen, she inhaled the scents of woods